Mr. Van Hook refers to union problems. So many black people moved from the south to Oakland to work in the shipyards during WWll. After the war unions barred black people from joining and so many of them who’d had good paying jobs,lost them.
This man has put up with so much shit in his life and he has such a compelling story with such a peaceful voice, and that's all that you can come up with??? Dip$hit comment.
A quiet, sensitive and calm human. A precious rarity in today’s society.
Came for the sleep stayed for the history
What a lovely man, so interesting about his life. I could listen to him all day. A true humble gentleman.
Great video, this handsome gentleman paints a colorful and heartfelt picture of his life during the depression.
Definitely in my top 5! Great video.
SO CALMING...wow, what a great story/man and a fascinating history.
I never will forget this man (shout out to the original poster of this comment, whoever they were)
ironic that you forgot them
It's important to hear this because we're facing another one that we're less equipped for.
This is the best video since the one with Jennifer Toth😴
Omg yes!
BETTER
“I’m gonna invade you” is a line I absolutely have to find a way to use someday.
Ive already found some ways to use it 😏
In today’s society it sounds like a bad pickup line….. lol
Mr. Van Hook refers to union problems. So many black people moved from the south
to Oakland to work in the shipyards during WWll. After the war unions barred black people from joining and so many of them who’d had good paying jobs,lost them.
Good story, well told. Interesting man.
Rocking that Fallout: New Vegas Gomorrah staff member look!
Lewis VanHook...the man who will never forger
This man has put up with so much shit in his life and he has such a compelling story with such a peaceful voice, and that's all that you can come up with???
Dip$hit comment.